ALARA QLD Limited in Ipswich, Queensland | Community organisation

ALARA QLD Limited

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3817 0600

Address: 8-10 Warwick Rd 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.alaraqld.org.au

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25.01.2022 Siblings finished off the year with a fabulous Christmas lunch and activities at the Raceview Hall last week. Welcome to the new families and of we love seeing our existing families and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2021!

25.01.2022 Enjoying Halloween dress-ups at Salisbury Road today.

25.01.2022 The 'Gardening Gurus' have been hard at work this week spreading pine bark mulch on to the gardens & levelling concrete paths with sand at Salisbury Road.

24.01.2022 With only a few weeks left of the 2020 school year, ALARA has your school holiday fun covered. Give Trish or Stacey a call for more information.

24.01.2022 On Thursday, BJ presented the cheque for the highest bid of $200 on his artwork inspired by the 2020 bushfires to Denis Mahon (First Officer) & Ebony Reid (Firefighter) from Pine Mountain and Districts Rural Fire Brigade. The winning bid went to John & Sarah Levak @ Executive Property Maintenance Services. An additional $100 has been raised by various donations making the total amount raised $300.

24.01.2022 There was plenty of moves and laughs had on Saturday morning when the Megasports group participated in a session of Zumba.

23.01.2022 The 2020 - 2021 Surfing program will be on hold until further notice.

23.01.2022 It's national R U OK day... and it's a timely reminder that every day is the day to ask "Are you OK?" if you notice someone in your world who might be struggling with the ups and downs of life. A conversation could save a life! To find out more, please visit: https://www.ruok.org.au

22.01.2022 The social group headed out to Wivenhoe Dam over the weekend for some fresh air and to work up an appetite before their lunch at the Bottletree Hotel.

22.01.2022 Don't forget to support the Luke's Place Ipswich - Talk Like a Pirate Day by making your donation here: http://www.talklikeapirateday.com.au/teams/luke-s-place . Alternatively, you can make a donation at the main office @ 8 Warwick Road, Ipswich. Funds raised go towards childhood cancer.

22.01.2022 An outdoor workout and a catch up with friends was a great way for the megaports group to spend their Saturday morning.

20.01.2022 Don't forget to deposit your containers here myTOMRA Australia, 355 Brisbane Street, Ipswich All you need to do is: Collect empty drink containers... Take your containers to Tomra Recycling, Tomra Recycling West Ipswich Insert them into the Reverse Vending Machine and select "Donate" select ALARA Confirm donation 100% of the refunds donated will go towards the ALARA Luke's Place Ipswich centre-based groups. See less

19.01.2022 'The Tinkers' have been very busy making Button Christmas decorations for the upcoming Twilight Market on the 20th November. The group have done an amazing job and the decorations look fabulous! Which one is your favourite colour?

19.01.2022 Party Klub ALARA was all about the 80s last Friday night

18.01.2022 The Thursday Up-Cycling group are currently making a LEGO hanger for their coats or hats from recycled timber. The hanger is made by carefully sanding the recycled timber, cutting grooves and circles and then painted to represent a LEGO block. A couple of hooks are then added to hang their hats or coats. The finished result looks amazing. Great work guys!

18.01.2022 The group had a magical outing to the Christmas Lights display in Queens Park on Wednesday night.

18.01.2022 You can download an application pack via this link: https://www.alaraqld.org.au/page.php?id=19 Weekend and combination roles also available.

18.01.2022 Hawaiian night at Party Klub ALARA was full of colourful shirts & great dance moves. Jesse was back in the kitchen whipping up burgers & then treated everyone with cake & fruit salad for dessert.

17.01.2022 The Pop Up Market at Dingley Dell Gallery is on this Saturday, 3 October from 9am - 12:30pm. We hope to see you there

16.01.2022 School holidays are next week! Have you booked your children in for one of the best school holiday programs around? Call Trish or Stacey on 3817 0600 for more information.

16.01.2022 The up-cycling group have been very busy making paper briquettes and the bag is overflowing. If you have any old bags like the one shown, or feed bags, etc. the group could certainly utilise them. Donations can be made at Luke's Place Salisbury Road.

16.01.2022 The gardening gurus have been hard at work trying to help keep the garden watered by making reservoirs made from recycled plastic bottles with holes in and a stocking on the top to stop the toads.

15.01.2022 Meet JJ & BJ. They are 2 budding artists pictured with their nearly completed artworks. Their beautiful works of art will be available for purchase from the Dingley Dell Gallery in the near future.

14.01.2022 Contact Trish or Stacey in business hours on 3817 0600 to make your booking.

13.01.2022 The Ipswich Siblings had their first long-awaited catch-up since COVID to Coochiemudlo Island yesterday. It's great to see everyone having a terrific time

13.01.2022 We are currently seeking a part-time Client Service Facilitator located in Ipswich. An application pack can be downloaded at: https://www.alaraqld.org.au/page.php?id=19

11.01.2022 You still have time to make a donation to the Luke's Place Ipswich, Talk Like a Pirate Week supporting Childhood Cancer. You can make a donation online at http://www.talklikeapirateday.com.au/teams/luke-s-place, or feel free to drop into the main office @ Warwick Road.

11.01.2022 With the holidays coming up, we're sure you will be looking to return your plastic and glass containers... so, don't forget to: Collect empty drink containers Take your containers to Tomra Recycling West Ipswich Insert them into the Reverse Vending Machine and select "Donate" select ALARA Confirm donation... 100% of the refunds donated will go towards the ALARA Luke's Place Ipswich centre-based groups. See more

11.01.2022 The Saturday social group had a fantiastic time visiting the Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary on Saturday as well as stopping into the Hyperdome for a spot of shopping and a bite to eat.

10.01.2022 This is our new Monday group called The Tinkers and their first project was a napkin holder made out of recycled wood. Firstly the wood was cut to shape, sanded and holes were then drilled to insert wooden dowel. We then gave our napkin holder a personal touch by decorating with decoupage and paints. The final touch was to style our holders with purple napkins to show off our finished projects.... and just in time too for summer and alfresco bbq's.

09.01.2022 Gold Coast Theme parks were on the agenda at this getaway in late August. Everyone had a thrill-tastic time!

08.01.2022 With Father's Day this Sunday, why not drop into the Pop Up Market @ Dingley Dell Gallery this Saturday from 9am - 12.30pm and find that something special for the special man in your life!

08.01.2022 The permanent part time out of hours position will predominantly be worked from the employee's home. The position is for immediate start upon meeting the following requirements. The successful applicant must have:... * Skills and experience in efficient rostering and staff allocation * Experience in the use of TRACCS will be highly regarded * Excellent customer service skills * Proven ability to work independently & problem-solving skills * Certificate III in Disability or higher with preferred experience and understanding of the implementation of services under the National Disability Services Scheme * Current First Aid and CPR Certificate * Current compliant National Police Check * Meet relevant industry requirements for Blue and Yellow Card * Must undertake NDIS training module prior to interview & present certificate (can be accessed: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/) * Be eligible to work in Australia. A copy of the position description and application form can be downloaded: https://www.alaraqld.org.au/page.php?id=19 ** Weekend Hours also available** For further information and application pack, please contact Michael Howcroft on 3817 0600 during business hours Monday - Friday. Applications close: when a suitable applicant recruited

08.01.2022 All you need to do is: Collect empty drink containers Take your containers to Tomra Recycling West Ipswich Insert them into the Reverse Vending Machine and select "Donate"... select ALARA Confirm donation 100% of the refunds donated will go towards the ALARA Luke's Place Ipswich centre-based groups. See less See more

08.01.2022 Ahoy me hearties! Just a friendly reminder that Luke's Place Ipswich is having a week of Talk Like a Pirate day to raise funds for childhood cancer. If you would like to make a small donation, please feel free to drop into the centres or alternatively you can make a donation online... it would be greatly appreciated.... Donations can be made at: HTTP//:talklikeapirateday.com.au/teams/luke-s-place:

07.01.2022 If you've driven past the gallery and often wondered what's inside.... well, here's your opportunity. Come along on Saturday, 3 October from 9am to 12.30pm and ...check out some local Ipswich artists and artisans and their beautiful pieces and wares. There will also be vintage homewares, plants, up-cycled fasions and so much more... There is something for everyone :)

05.01.2022 The holidays have now come to an end and everyone is back to school for Term 4 and looking forward to ALARA's next school holiday program. The group enjoyed many a day trip to Thunderbird Park, Mt Cootha, the Planetarium and Southbank as well as arts, crafts, Nerf fun, baking, Minecraft and enjoying each others company.

05.01.2022 The group had a fabulous time camping in the onsite tents at Paradise Country on the Gold Coast. The days were very busy visiting the theme parks and making the most of the farm activities. The Australia Outback Spectacular show was definitely a highlight for all.

04.01.2022 Our school holiday program has offered many an adventure so far over the school holidays. Here's the group at Mt Cootha and enjoying a stroll around the Botanical Gardens. The group then enjoyed a picnic lunch and show at the Planetarium.

03.01.2022 Everyone came dressed in their best spooky Halloween outfit for Party Klub ALARA last Friday night. After we all had the opportunity to show off our outfit in the Halloween parade, awards were then given to the best dressed

02.01.2022 BJ is raising funds for the Pine Mountain and Districts Rural Fire Brigade. You can place a bid on this beautiful artwork by BJ that was inspired by the devastating bushfires at the beginning of the year. The artwork is currently @ $100 and bidding closes on International Volunteers Day the 5th December.... You can contact Kirstie on 3817 0600 or email: [email protected] to place your bid.

01.01.2022 Unfortunately the Christmas Twilight Market will not be going ahead this year. The market will be back better and brighter in 2021.

01.01.2022 The holiday program also visited Thunderbird Park over the school holidays and had an action-packed day. The morning was spent exploring the park and having a game of putt putt and then after lunch, the group played a game of laser skirmish. Everyone was exhausted by the end of the day.... The group plan to go back next holidays and complete the high ropes course.

01.01.2022 Toowoomba was the destination for our recent group of travellers. The group enjoyed a laid back weekend and were lucky to get in early to enjoy the beautiful blooms on display at Picnic Point and Queens Park before the official Carnival of Flowers event started. The highlight of the weekend was visiting the Darling Downs Zoo and checking out all of the exciting animals and even getting to feed a zebra.

01.01.2022 The social group headed out to the Bottletree Hotel on Saturday to enjoy good food, live music and exceptional company.

01.01.2022 The ALARA Lockyer clients attended the Movie World White Christmas event last night. What a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season...